Sports Bursaries

Sport Bursaries in association with

Queen’s Sport Bursary Awards are available to current students who have achieved a high standard in their particular sport. The scheme offers recipients a comprehensive package including sports science support, free use of facilities, free gear and financial assistance for the costs of training at such a high level. These awards are designed to give top sporting individuals the best opportunity to develop their talent during their time at the University.

Applicants are expected to be competing at provincial, national and international level and will have a proven track record at junior and senior level. Recipients will contribute to the Queen's Club in a playing or coaching capacity and will use the bursary to maximise their sporting career during their time at the University.

Who is eligible?

Any registered full-time student at Queen’s University can apply for the award. If you have a proven record of achievement in your chosen sport and want to represent the University at that sport, you are eligible to apply. Competition for the awards is very high, and many applicants have reached top international representation at their sport. The application deadline is in October each year.

What is included in a Sports Bursary?

• Free access to the University’s Physical Education Centre (PEC) training facilities 
• Personal fitness coaching and training programmes
• Physiological testing, sports psychology, sports nutrition and medical support
• Educational workshops designed to help you reach peak performance
• Sports clothing
• Free physiotherapy treatments
• Financial award based on merit

Queen's Rowers with the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Peter Gregson

Queen’s Sporting Academies – GAA/Rugby/Soccer/Rowing Scholarships

Queen's has a proud tradition of producing some of Ireland's most elite sports people. Queen’s Sport is working with various student clubs and governing bodies to introduce the concept of Sporting Academies and enhance this process. Currently there are four academies – GAA, Rugby, Soccer and Rowing.

The Academies provide a number of benefits to help student players achieve at both sporting and academic levels. Scholarships are offered to include: quality coaching; fitness and skills testing; sports clothing; financial support; university accommodation; individual fitness and conditioning; and free access to training facilities.

To find out more about Queen's Sport Bursary Awards and Scholarships, contact Karl Oakes, k.oakes@qub.ac.uk at Queen’s Sport.

Details can also be found at www.queenssport.com.

For information about donating to an Academy fund, please contact:

Alumni Relations
Queen's University, Belfast
Tel: +44 (0)28 9097 3114
Web: www.qub.ac.uk/alumni